TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Ann Sylvester, Director of Cultural Affairs & Special Events
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Resolution Requesting the Closure of a Portion of State Routes IL 53 Northbound (Scott St.), IL 30 (Jefferson St.) and IL 53 Southbound (Ottawa St.) for Light up the Holidays Parade & Activities
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BACKGROUND:
The Light up the Holiday Parade and activities will be held on Friday, November 28, 2025. The parade will be held on Chicago Street this year and will require partial closures of State Routes IL 30 (Jefferson Street) and one lane of IL 53 (Scott Street) beginning at 4 p.m. Carriage rides will take place from 2-5 p.m. and require partial closure of one lane of IL 53 (Ottawa street) from Benton to Webster.
The Illinois Highway Code authorizes the Illinois Department of Transportation to issue permits to local authorities to temporarily close portions of State Highways for public purposes such as parades and local celebrations. The attached Resolution will be forwarded to IDOT to serve as a formal request for permission to close off portions of Route 53 and Route 30 in the downtown Joliet Area as shown on the attached map on Friday, November 28, 2025 between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
The Public Service Committee will review this matter.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council approve the Resolution Requesting the Closure of a Portion of State Routes IL 53 Northbound (Scott St.), IL 30 (Jefferson St.) and IL 53 Southbound (Ottawa St.) for Light up the Holidays Parade & Activities.
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